Proverbs 14:3

Authorized King James Version (1611)

¶ In the mouth of the foolish [is] a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 12:6 : 6 ¶ The words of the wicked [are] to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
  • Prov 18:6 : 6 ¶ A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
  • Prov 21:24 : 24 ¶ Proud [and] haughty scorner [is] his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
  • Prov 22:8 : 8 ¶ He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.
  • Prov 28:25 : 25 ¶ He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
  • Dan 7:20 : 20 And of the ten horns that [were] in his head, and [of] the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even [of] that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great things, whose look [was] more stout than his fellows.
  • Rom 10:9-9 : 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
  • Jas 3:5-6 : 5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! 6 And the tongue [is] a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
  • 2 Pet 2:18 : 18 For when they speak great swelling [words] of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, [through much] wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error.
  • Rev 3:10 : 10 ‹Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.›
  • Rev 12:11 : 11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
  • Rev 15:5-6 : 5 ¶ And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened: 6 And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles.
  • 1 Sam 2:3 : 3 Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let [not] arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD [is] a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
  • Job 5:21 : 21 Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.
  • Ps 12:3 : 3 The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, [and] the tongue that speaketh proud things:
  • Ps 31:18 : 18 Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.
  • Ps 52:1-2 : 1 ¶ To the chief Musician, Maschil, [A Psalm] of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech. Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God [endureth] continually. 2 Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
  • Ps 57:4 : 4 My soul [is] among lions: [and] I lie [even among] them that are set on fire, [even] the sons of men, whose teeth [are] spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.

Similar Verses (AI)

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    13 ¶ In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod [is] for the back of him that is void of understanding.

    14 ¶ Wise [men] lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish [is] near destruction.

  • Prov 15:2
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    2 ¶ The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

  • Eccl 10:12-13
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    12 ¶ The words of a wise man's mouth [are] gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

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  • Prov 15:7
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    7 ¶ The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.

  • Prov 18:6-7
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    6 ¶ A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

    7 A fool's mouth [is] his destruction, and his lips [are] the snare of his soul.

  • Prov 12:23
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    23 ¶ A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  • Prov 14:24
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    24 ¶ The crown of the wise [is] their riches: [but] the foolishness of fools [is] folly.

  • Prov 16:23
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    23 ¶ The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

  • Prov 15:14
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    14 ¶ The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

  • Prov 14:7-8
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    7 ¶ Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not [in him] the lips of knowledge.

    8 ¶ The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way: but the folly of fools [is] deceit.

  • Prov 14:33
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  • Prov 10:21
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    21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.

  • Prov 29:11
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    11 ¶ A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.

  • Prov 10:31-32
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    31 ¶ The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

    32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked [speaketh] frowardness.

  • Prov 22:15
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    15 ¶ Foolishness [is] bound in the heart of a child; [but] the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

  • Prov 10:8
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    8 ¶ The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

  • Prov 26:3
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    3 ¶ A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.

  • Prov 23:9
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    9 ¶ Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

  • Prov 15:4-5
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    4 ¶ A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the spirit.

    5 ¶ A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

  • Prov 10:18-19
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    77%

    18 ¶ He that hideth hatred [with] lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, [is] a fool.

    19 ¶ In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.

  • Prov 14:15-18
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    77%

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    7 ¶ Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

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    35 The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.

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    3 ¶ He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: [but] he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

  • Prov 21:23
    76%

    23 ¶ Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

  • Prov 24:7
    75%

    7 ¶ Wisdom [is] too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.

  • Prov 26:5
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    5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

  • Prov 16:21
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    21 ¶ The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

  • Prov 15:21
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    21 ¶ Folly [is] joy to [him that is] destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

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    30 The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.

  • Prov 17:28
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    28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.

  • Prov 19:3
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    3 ¶ The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.

  • Eccl 10:3
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    3 Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth [him], and he saith to every one [that] he [is] a fool.

  • Prov 11:2
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    2 ¶ [When] pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly [is] wisdom.

  • Prov 30:32
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    32 If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, [lay] thine hand upon thy mouth.

  • Ps 31:18
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    18 Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.